And it might be a way to “store” energy from Wind and Solar derived power. Use wind turbines to pump the water. Probably doesn’t have to be clean, regulated, power, too although the pumps might not like it.
I guess you just flip a switch to turn on teh wind or sun? You see, the demand is regular and quite predictable- unlike both sun and wind systems.
Using the excess capacity during off peak usage hours is the most efficient wayt to meet demand.
I agree that wind and solar could be used to help out, but it is not the solution everyone thins it is. Often, the trade off is a much higher cost per unit enegry than current systems, so until consumers understand that “green” technologies both cost more and are less reliable, we will continue to run on hydro, nuke, coal and petro-fueled plants. Just the facts.
Wait until such is attempted- and the power browns out philly or DC or NYNY etc, THEN deal with teh fallout in termsof lawsuits etc....
No easy (espc. “green”) solutions.